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Vaqar Malik   13

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Hye guyz !! I am From Pakistan and living in Pakistan my wife is American my interview is coming after some days everything is going smooth in our case but for interview day i have a question we have a age gap relationship my wife is older than me . We have screenshots of our daily conversation we have alot of evidence but i am lil bit scared about age gap so what is the best answer to satisfied the consular... Any good advice please i will be very grateful. Thank you

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SalishSea
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It is your “right” to marry anyone.   It is not your “right” to have an immigrant visa to the US.   This sounds like a green card marriage, and my guess is that the consulate will see it that way.   G

Crazy Cat
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The Consulate Officers in Pakistan are very good at their job.  You have to convince them that the marriage is bona fide, and not just a younger man who found a "sugar mama"  who will get them a green

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You asked for our opinions.  Whether you like it or not, the Consulate Officer can and WILL ask a lot of questions when a case has these red flags.  The Consulate Officer is very familiar with what is

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Vaqar Malik   13

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1 minute ago, more00 said:

Everything will be okay me and my wife age us very big but still there is hope 

When is your interview?

 

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The age difference can be a factor in the CO's decision, although it won't be the sole reason for a denial.  The very best evidence you can provide is that of time you have actually been together.  Time actually together is the best cure for this red flag.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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factors about age:

how much of an age difference?

Is USC retired or close to retirement as the following are issues (like income is less after retirement and she could not add u to medicare health care)

why both of those important u may not be able to find a job fast and need her income and insurance benefits

 

the other factors that are important for your  spouse visa are:

the amount of time you have spent together 

your work experience

your education 

your age (to many prospective employers)

your knowledge of her, her family,  her past marriage(s),  the area she lives in (all things about her)

and from experience of Loves to teach  ( VJ member from your embassy )  "how many times you or she was married and if divorced,   are divorce papers certified by court

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1 hour ago, Lucky Cat said:

The age difference can be a factor in the CO's decision, although it won't be the sole reason for a denial.  The very best evidence you can provide is that of time you have actually been together.  Time actually together is the best cure for this red flag.  

I have pictures and screenshot of our daily conversation and she always support me financially i have moneygram receipts I've submitted all of it.

 

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Concentrate on quality evidence

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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18 minutes ago, Vaqar Malik said:

I have pictures and screenshot of our daily conversation and she always support me financially i have moneygram receipts I've submitted all of it.

 

That isn't evidence of time actually spent together, it is shows continued communication.  I know you have been together in Philippines and at least once in Pakistan.  You will need quality evidence at the interview.  

I'm not sure the moneygram receipts will be a positive factor. That could raise questions.

Good luck.  I hope it goes well for you.  

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Based on what I have seen in some other cases, I would be prepared to answer questions about:

 

How did you meet?

Age gap? Is it normal in your culture?

Religion differences?

Did you marry on the first time together?

 

Good luck.  @JeanneAdil gave you some really good information above.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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What's the age gap? While age gap doesn't matter in some countries, COs are aware that men marrying much older women is not common in countries like Pakistan, India, Nepal. Be prepared to scrutinized a bit more on that. 
 

How often have you two met in person before and after marriage?

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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11 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

Based on what I have seen in some other cases, I would be prepared to answer questions about:

 

How did you meet?

Age gap? Is it normal in your culture?

Religion differences?

Did you marry on the first time together?

 

Good luck.  @JeanneAdil gave you some really good information above.

We met online we spent 6 years together and we've been married now 3 years. Yes we married on first visit 

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Just now, Vaqar Malik said:

we spent 6 years together

What does this mean?  Were you living together in the same country?

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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8 minutes ago, arken said:

What's the age gap? While age gap doesn't matter in some countries, COs are aware that men marrying much older women is not common in countries like Pakistan, India, Nepal. Be prepared to scrutinized a bit more on that. 
 

How often have you two met in person before and after marriage?

We met twice in Philippines in her father country and in mine country Pakistan... So in Pakistan us embassy age gap is metter?

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Just now, Vaqar Malik said:

So in Pakistan us embassy age gap is metter?

How much age difference between you and your wife?

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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